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Get a USPAP-compliant online appraisal of personal property, artwork, machinery & equipment, cars, boats and more - done by a team of independent experts.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsWe provide USPAP-compliant online (desktop) appraisals for a wide range of personal property, business assets, and specialized equipment. Our process is designed for accuracy, defensibility, and efficiency—allowing most appraisals to be completed remotely using detailed asset information, photographs, documentation, and market data.
We appraise individual items and collections of tangible personal property commonly required for estate, tax, insurance, and legal purposes, including:
Online appraisals are well-suited for estates, trust planning, equitable distribution, and non-cash charitable contributions where assets can be documented remotely.
Our credentialed appraisers provide online valuations for a broad range of machinery and equipment across many industries, including:
Desktop appraisals are commonly used for financing, insurance, internal planning, estate matters, and tax reporting.
We appraise many transportation-related assets as personal property, including:
Valuations are based on condition, specifications, market data, and comparable sales, without requiring physical inspection in many cases. Where marine surveys are required, these will need to be conducted in person.
We provide online appraisals for business-owned tangible assets, including:
These appraisals are frequently used for estate and gift tax filings, charitable contributions, restructuring, financing, and internal reporting.
While our online process covers most personal property, some assets may require onsite inspection or fall outside our scope, such as:
If an online appraisal is not appropriate, we’ll advise you upfront.
Our online appraisals are prepared by credentialed appraisers, follow USPAP standards, and are accepted for common intended uses including estate and gift tax, charitable donations, insurance, financing, litigation support, and internal planning.
If you’re unsure whether your assets qualify for an online appraisal, our team can quickly confirm feasibility before engagement.
AppraiseItNow serves major businesses and commercial clients, including:
AppraiseItNow also serves individual consumers with projects large and small. These clients often include:
AppraiseItNow's USPAP-compliant valuation reports are suitable for the most complex appraisal needs including IRS Charitable Contributions & Estate Tax Filings, insurance coverage and claims, divorce settlements, litigation, and other financial purposes. Our team of expert appraisers services both businesses and consumers alike.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
An online or desktop appraisal is a professional opinion of value prepared remotely by a qualified appraiser. The appraisal documents an asset’s fair market value (or another defined value type) based on condition, specifications, age, market data, and intended use, without requiring an onsite inspection.
Online appraisals are commonly used for estate, tax, insurance, legal, and financial reporting purposes.
Online appraisals are more convenient, easier, and cheaper than in-person appraisals. For personal property, simple equipment & machinery, vehicles, and many other assets, an online appraisal can be done to USPAP and IRS standards as long as necessary detail is provided.
Popular assets for online appraisals include:
An in-person appraisal is typically the better fit for:
Our minimum fees for in-person appraisal assignments are $3K.
AppraiseItNow provides online appraisal services for a wide range of personal and business assets, including:
Fine art assignments include paintings, prints, sculptures, photography, and mixed-media works.
If you’re unsure whether your asset qualifies, our team can confirm before you move forward.
Online appraisals are commonly relied upon for:
Each appraisal is tailored to its intended use to ensure acceptance and defensibility.
Most online appraisals require:
Exact requirements vary by asset type and purpose, and our team will guide you through the process.
Most online appraisals are completed within a few business days after all required information is received. Turnaround time may vary based on asset complexity and intended use. Expedited options may be available when needed.
Depending on your needs, the appraisal may reflect:
The value definition is clearly stated in the appraisal report.
Our appraisals are prepared by independent, qualified appraisers and are commonly accepted by:
Acceptance ultimately depends on third-party requirements, which we review upfront whenever possible.